Resources

The ABS has a plethora of materials available for both surgeons and non-surgeons, including examination guides and content outlines, policies related to ABS certification, published journal articles about certification, information for patients, and more.

The ABS policies listed on this website are the current ones in effect and supersede all previous versions. The ABS reserves the right to make changes to all policies at any time.

Competency-based resident education: The United States perspective

Lindeman B, Sarosi GA. 2020 May;167(5):777-781. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.05.059.

SCORE – Leveling the Playing Field for Surgical Training Programs

Onufer EJ, et. al. J Surg Educ. 2019 Nov-Dec;76(6):e146-e151. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2019.07.009.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Core Surgery Module Key References

Key references for the Core Surgery Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Core Surgery Module All References

All references for the Core Surgery Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Abdomen Module Key References

Key references for the Absomen Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Abdomen Module All References

All references for the Absomen Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Alimentary Tract Module Key References

Key references for the Alimentary Tract Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Alimentary Tract Module All References

All references for the Alimentary Tract Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Breast Surgery Module Key References

Key references for the Breast Surgery Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.

2019 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Breast Surgery Module All References

All references for the Breast Surgery Module on the 2019 General Surgery CCA.